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    Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 4:57pm
Originally posted by JoanneandTom

Can anyone tell me what cable adaptor I need? 10 or 12 AWG?
If you're connected to the Zamp connector, one of those (I really have no clue). However, that connector goes straight to the batteries. It's probably just as easy to put your own connector on whatever you rig up, and just a couple of ring terminals at the batteries.
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What kind of generator?
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Can anyone tell me what cable adaptor I need? 10 or 12 AWG?
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Everyone’s info was greatly helpful. Thank you
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Here is the panel fastened to the back just above the window.  This has worked in a 20 mph wind blowing across the back of the trailer.  But, depending on the wind direction, the best sun exposure, etc., you can adjust the position of the panel and lines to so it doesn't move out of position.  You just have to have enough line to get creative. I'm thinking of adding another piece of line to the grommet in the middle of the top of the panel to give it a little more support.   
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I'll take some later today and post them.
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Posts: 4508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 9:45am
Great idea! Would you have any photos?
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We got a flexible 100w solar panel from Windy Nation, located in Ventura, CA along with a controller.  I put small boat line cleats along the bottom edge of the walls of the TT, 2 on each side fore and the same aft.  I also put the same cleats on the bottom edge of our camper shell [or as they say in other parts of the country, topper].  We put the panel in the location where it gets the most sun exposure, either on the front or back sloping Pod roof or on top of the camper shell.  It has grommets in each corner and I secure it using a thin braided line to the cleats so it doesn't blow away in the wind.  It has been more than sufficient to meet all our battery recharging needs.  
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We are also looking at one or possibly 2 100 watt panels.
Really like the looks of some of the new light weight flex panels that weigh 4 lbs instead of 40.

Also have a Generator for backup, or if we get into warm weather and momma is needing a break from the heat with no shore power available.
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Posts: 4508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 4:24am
We have a renogy 100w panel  that we purchased over the winter. Starting to experiment with it now.
Lookin forward to doing a lot more dry camping this year.
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